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Customers expect fast answers. If they message your business at 10 pm and hear nothing until morning, many will move on. An AI chatbot answers instantly, day and night, and can turn those questions into bookings and leads.

What an AI chatbot can do for a small business

• Answer common questions about prices, hours and services
• Collect name, phone and email from new leads
• Book appointments or take simple orders
• Reply in more than one language
• Work on your website, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger

Businesses that benefit most

Restaurants, clinics, salons, real estate agents, contractors, online stores and any business that answers the same questions every day.

What it costs

A simple chatbot trained on your business information is far cheaper than a staff member answering messages. At X-Gen Systems, AI chatbot setup starts at $499 and AI workflow automation at $799. See our AI solutions.

How to get started

• Write down the 20 questions customers ask most
• Decide where customers talk to you most: website, WhatsApp or Messenger
• Decide what the bot should do with a lead: email you, book, or call back
• Start small, review the chats every week, then improve

Need help? X-Gen Systems builds websites from $399, AI chatbots from $499 and mobile apps from $2,999. Get a free, fixed quote or call +1 (713) 396-2484.

If you run a small business, one of the first questions is simple: how much should a website cost? The honest answer depends on what the site needs to do. Here is a plain breakdown so you can budget with confidence and avoid paying for things you do not need.

The four main price levels

• DIY builders (Wix, Squarespace): low monthly fee, but you do all the work and pay forever.
• Basic business website (up to 5 pages): home, about, services, gallery and contact. Good for most service businesses.
• Business website with custom design (around 10 to 12 pages): blog, SEO setup, booking or quote forms.
• Online store: products, payments, shipping and inventory. Costs more because there is more to set up and test.

What actually changes the price

• Number of pages and how much content you already have
• Custom design versus a ready template
• Online payments, bookings or member logins
• Copywriting, photos and logo work
• Ongoing maintenance and hosting

Hidden costs to ask about

Before you sign, ask who owns the domain, who pays for hosting, whether updates and backups are included, and what happens if you want changes after launch. A good developer puts all of this in writing.

Our prices

At X-Gen Systems a basic website starts at $399, a business website at $999 and an online store at $1,499. Website maintenance is from $49 a month. Every project gets a fixed written quote before work starts. See the full pricing page.

How to get the best value

• Prepare your text and photos before the project starts
• List three websites you like
• Start simple and add features later
• Choose a developer who gives a written quote and a timeline

Need help? X-Gen Systems builds websites from $399, AI chatbots from $499 and mobile apps from $2,999. Get a free, fixed quote or call +1 (713) 396-2484.